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Quartz var. Gwindel from Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

 
Quartz var. Gwindel from Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

Quartz var. Gwindel from Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland

DESCRIPTION:No. 29341
Mineral:Quartz var. Gwindel
Locality:Winterstock, Kanton Uri, Switzerland
Description:Lustrous smoky quartz Gwindel formation (stacked quartz crystals that twist slightly) that is internally transparent. Very aesthetic specimen that sits at a pleasing angle. Small ding on tip. The quartz also has many rare V-faces throughout. Ex. Martin Jensen #MJ0040; ex. Fahner Sport; collected 1978
Overall Size:9x6x5 cm
Crystals:6-8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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